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03-03-2006, 07:51 PM
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| | | Is this a Goshawk?
Seen over a Northumberland moor last year.
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03-03-2006, 07:57 PM
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| | | Re: Is this a Goshawk?
Can you remember any details of how it flew. actions, etc.?
(Looks quite Raven-like). |
03-03-2006, 08:13 PM
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| | | Re: Is this a Goshawk?
It was soaring quite high up, eventually heading out of sight over the forestry. The area (near Harwood) is known for both Gos and Rave-ons.
Rob |
03-03-2006, 08:50 PM
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| | | Re: Is this a Goshawk?
From the photo alone I wouldn't like to say. Did it make any call? What time of day was it? Was it alone?
We have Goshawks nesting right by where I live and they tend not to fly around too much during the day unless disturbed. Usually they hunt during dawn and dusk. Mind you I suppose it could be just flying for fun!
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03-03-2006, 10:57 PM
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| | | Re: Is this a Goshawk?
Colour, shape - long, wedge shaped tail, thick throat - all say Raven to me. |
04-03-2006, 09:37 AM
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| | | Re: Is this a Goshawk?
My apologies to everyone who replied, it actually was a moulting female gos. I thought a mystery bird might create a stir!
She flew right over my head and then circled higher and higher. The pair nested and succesfully raised at least one chick to fledging last year.
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04-03-2006, 04:09 PM
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| | | Re: Is this a Goshawk?
well i couldnt have said either way!
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